Formal and Informal Expressions of negatively

In different contexts, you can replace 'negatively' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'adversely' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'badly' is a commonplace synonym.

negatively: Explore its Definition & Usage

negatively Definition

1in a way that shows or expresses the opposite of approval or agreement
2in a way that has a harmful or bad effect

Using negatively: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "negatively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The proposal was negatively received by the board members.
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The company's profits were impacted negatively by the pandemic.
Example
She reacted negatively to the news of her demotion.

negatively Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for negatively

adversely
detrimentally
unfavorably

Antonyms for negatively

positively
favorably

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Summary: negatively in Brief

'Negatively' [ˈneɡətɪvli] means in a way that shows disapproval or has a harmful effect. It is often used to describe reactions to proposals or news, as in 'She reacted negatively to the news of her demotion.' 'Negatively' can be replaced with synonyms like 'adversely' and 'unfavorably,' and it has no idiomatic or phrasal usage.